Whirlpool LG8651XW, LE8650XW User Manual

Use & Care Guide

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Contents

Important Safety InstructIons . . . . . . . . . 3

Page

Additional safety instructions and
your responsibilities

Operatlng lnstructlons

Starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The automatic cycles

TIMED DRYING m............................ 7

Using FLUFF AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Carlng For Your Dryer

Cleaning the lint screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cleaning the dryer interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lint removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

If You Need Ssrvlce Or

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Whlrlpool Automatic Dryer

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ca 1991 Whirlpool Corporation

lf your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. lt will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.

or

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Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive

cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See ‘Important Safety

Instructions’ on page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.

You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp doth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

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Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on the frame behind the door)
and purchase date from sales slip.

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Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Serlel Number

Purchase

Servloa Company Pho~ Number

Dale

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open wlndows.

2. Don’t touch electrlcal
switches.

3. iit$egulsh any open
.

4. lmmedlately call your gas

supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasollne
or other flammable vapors
and llqulds In the vlclnlty of
thls or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a flre
hazard or exploslon.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the

Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask precautions,

l Read all lnstructbns before uslng

the dryer.

l NEVER

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes

dry items cleaned, washed,

can

create a

FIRE

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.

l NEVER

allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of chiMren is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.

. DO

NOT

reach into a dryer if the

drum is moving.

. When discarding an old dryer,

ALWAYS

remove the door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

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DO

NOT

install or store dryer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

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DO NOT

tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCllOWS -

rlsk of fire, electrlcal shock, or

lncludlng the followlng:

l You are responsible for maklng

sure that your dryer

repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.

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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.

l FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE

materials can result from:

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.

-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should be done periiically by a
qualified person.

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Clean lint screen before or after

each

bad.

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DO

NOT

let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.

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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.

is installed,

to

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l NEVER

operate the dryer if:

- il is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).

-it is damaged.

-paris are missing (i.e. door latch).

-all panels are not in

place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.

l ALWAYS

shut off the

gas

valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.

. ALWAYS

unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power
before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.

l You are responsible for making

sure that your dryer:

-is properly maintained.

-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in
well ventilated room:

-is located in

an

area where the

temperature is above 45°F (7%).

- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*

-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*

- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’

- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home dothes dryers.

- is not used by anyone unable to

operate it properly.

‘See the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

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Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer

Be

sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading

and control setting information before starting your dryer. DO NOT OVERDRY.

Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage some fabrii.

TYPEOF LOAD
Cottona and hens

EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans. corduroys,

work dothes

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Sheets, pillowcases.

cotton underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT-Batistes, organdies,

lingerie

Permanent pre88, ytthetks

and blends

HEAVYWEIGHT-Work dothes. jackets,

raincoats

MEDIUMWEIGHTShirts, play domes.

sheets, dacks

LIGHTWEIGHT-Lingerie. blouses, dresses
Knh

HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends,

T-shirts, slacks, shirts

MEDIUMWEIGHT-Synthet (polyester,

acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
LIGHTWEIGHTSynthetic (polyester,

acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
dresses

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SUGGESTED

CYCLE

AUTOMATIC PERMT PRESS

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT PRESS

AUTOMATlC PERM’T PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS HEAW HIGH

SUGGESTED

TEMPERATURE

HEAVY HIGH

PERMT PRESS

HEAVY HIGH

KNITS GENTLE

LOW

Delkate fabrka
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels)

gauze, lace. etc.

Rubber, plastk,
heat-oenrltlve fabrk8

FOAM RUBBER-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PlASTICShower arrtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS

OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON

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AUTOMATlC KNITS GENTLE

PERMANENT PRESS LOW

TIMED DRYING FLUFF AIR

2030 minutes
2M0 minutes

4@50 minutes

15-20 minuDes

Use & Care Guide

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